Author of ‘ʿAyn al-ʿIlm’ and a Critical Analysis of the Book
Source: Fatāwā al-Deen al-Khāliṣ, Vol. 1, p.94
Question:
Who is the author of the book ʿAyn al-ʿIlm? Some innovators (Ahl al-Bidʿah) quote from this book to support their innovations.
(Mawlānā ʿAbd al-Karīm)
All praise is due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. To proceed:
The ultimate criterion for accepting or rejecting any statement or book is the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah.
The Qur’an is the guardian and standard over all other writings.
✔ If a statement aligns with Qur’an and Sunnah, it is to be accepted.
✖ If it contradicts them, it must be rejected — regardless of the author or their status.
The book ʿAyn al-ʿIlm is authored by ʿAlī al-Qārī (رحمه الله).
He was a notable scholar known for his works in various sciences, and this particular book was written on the subject of Ṣūfism.
It is compiled in one volume.
Some individuals from among the people of innovation quote from this book to substantiate their deviant practices.
However:
◈ No book is free from error except the Book of Allah.
◈ Any statement or view from ʿAyn al-ʿIlm that contradicts established Islamic principles must be rejected.
◈ Reliance should be placed only upon authentic and verified sources in matters of creed and practice.
Waṣallallāhu ʿalā Nabiyyinā Muḥammad wa ālihi wa ṣaḥbihi ajmaʿīn.
ھذا ما عندي واللہ أعلم بالصواب۔
Source: Fatāwā al-Deen al-Khāliṣ, Vol. 1, p.94
Question:
Who is the author of the book ʿAyn al-ʿIlm? Some innovators (Ahl al-Bidʿah) quote from this book to support their innovations.
(Mawlānā ʿAbd al-Karīm)
❖ The Answer:
All praise is due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. To proceed:
❶ Every Statement and Book Must Be Measured Against the Qur’an and Sunnah
The ultimate criterion for accepting or rejecting any statement or book is the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah.
The Qur’an is the guardian and standard over all other writings.✔ If a statement aligns with Qur’an and Sunnah, it is to be accepted.
✖ If it contradicts them, it must be rejected — regardless of the author or their status.
❷ Author of ‘ʿAyn al-ʿIlm’
The book ʿAyn al-ʿIlm is authored by ʿAlī al-Qārī (رحمه الله).
He was a notable scholar known for his works in various sciences, and this particular book was written on the subject of Ṣūfism.
It is compiled in one volume.
❸ Important Note on Its Use by Ahl al-Bidʿah
Some individuals from among the people of innovation quote from this book to substantiate their deviant practices.
However:
◈ No book is free from error except the Book of Allah.
◈ Any statement or view from ʿAyn al-ʿIlm that contradicts established Islamic principles must be rejected.
◈ Reliance should be placed only upon authentic and verified sources in matters of creed and practice.
Waṣallallāhu ʿalā Nabiyyinā Muḥammad wa ālihi wa ṣaḥbihi ajmaʿīn.ھذا ما عندي واللہ أعلم بالصواب۔
